Ohio announces major change to SNAP benefits for thousands

Ohio’s request comes amid similar efforts in other states to narrow the range of products eligible under SNAP.

SNAP benefits update as junk food waiver list expanded

The changes in four states mean certain sugary items will no longer be eligible for purchase using SNAP benefits.

More states restrict what SNAP recipients can buy with food benefits

Kansas, Ohio, Nevada, and Wyoming join 18 other states in restricting what SNAP recipients can buy with benefits.

Ohio to ban using SNAP benefits to buy soda, sugary drinks

Ohioans won't be allowed to use SNAP benefits to buy pop or other sugary carbonated drinks, the DeWine administration ...
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Millions could lose SNAP benefits as of March 1 — here’s what the new rules mean for families

Able-bodied adults ages 18–64 without a child under 14 must work, volunteer, or train 80 hours per month to keep benefits. Some previously exempt groups ma ...

Proposed ban on using SNAP benefits for junk food hits a snag

A state Senate committee endorsed Wednesday turning a proposed ban on residents using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to buy sugared soft drinks and candy over to a ...
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SNAP benefits in Ohio will soon come with a new restriction — and it is about one everyday drink

Ohio bans SNAP purchases of sugary drinks after USDA approval, aiming to promote healthier choices among food assistance recipients as other states consider similar restrictions nationwide.

Experts: Thousands of Long Islanders could lose access to SNAP benefits as work rules set to begin

Starting next week, able-bodied adults between the ages of 18 and 64 will be required to work, volunteer or do job training ...